Position Summary At Stony Brook Medicine, our Housekeepers are responsible to perform a variety of custodial and housekeeping tasks such as: requisitioning linens and household supplies, the cleaning, care, and upkeep of assigned buildings or areas of large buildings, including patient rooms, administrative work areas, study areas, classrooms, meeting rooms, and laboratories. Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent intrapersonal skills and time management skills. They should have attention to detail and be able to work with all levels of the organization. Duties of a Housekeeper may include the following but are not limited to:
- Picks up and removes hazardous articles which may be on floors, furniture, and equipment and places them in designated receptacles or in appropriate places.
- Using mops, brushes, and other cleaning implements, washes floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows from the inside of buildings.
- Using manual and/or mechanical equipment, vacuums and waxes floors and shampoos carpets.
- Using hand-operated equipment and detergents, scrubs and cleans lavatories.
- Using appropriate equipment, such as ladders, washes light fixtures and replaces light bulbs.
- Polishes wood and metal fixtures and equipment.
- Requisitions and dispenses linens, household supplies, and equipment, maintains appropriate inventories.
- Reports need for building repairs and recommends to superior the repair and replacement of furniture, building fixtures, and household equipment.
- Oversees lower-level cleaning personnel.
- Provides continual training on cleanliness, communication, and customer service skills.
This is a float position that may perform work throughout the facility. Qualifications Required: Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and to communicate orally and in writing to exchange information. Preferred: Previous experience working in a hospital setting and/or in the hospital industry. Possess excellent intrapersonal skills, time management skills, have attention to detail and be able to work with all levels of the organization.Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application. Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
- Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
- All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
- This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
- This function/position maybe designated as essential. This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. *The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
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Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as - $36,040. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, all full-time CSEA positions have an additional $3,087 for location, Full-time evening or night shift positions also receive $575 for inconvenience for positions. Please visit these links to learn more. Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.